Description
Quick and easy no-bake energy bites, perfect for a nutritious snack.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (90g) old-fashioned oats, not quick oats
- 2/3 cup (50g) toasted shredded coconut, sweetened or unsweetened
- 1/2 cup (125g) creamy peanut butter
- 1/2 cup (50g) ground flaxseed
- 1/2 cup (90g) semisweet chocolate chips, or vegan chocolate chips
- 1/3 cup (113g) honey
- 1 tablespoon (15g) chia seeds, optional
- 11/2 teaspoon (5ml) vanilla extract, pure
Instructions
- Mix Ingredients Together: Start by tossing all the ingredients in a big bowl, mixing until everything is evenly coated and sticky. You will know it is well mixed when you see the oats and nut butter hugging each other. If it feels too crumbly, do not hesitate to add a touch more nut butter.
- Chill for a Bit: Pop the bowl in the fridge for about 60 minutes. This helps the mixture firm up, making it easier to roll.
- Roll into Balls: Grab small handfuls of the chilled mixture and shape them into balls, making them around one inch in size. If they are not holding nicely, just add a smidge more peanut butter to get that perfect consistency.
- Arrange for Storage: Place the formed balls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, giving them enough space to breathe.
- Store & Enjoy: Once you are done, stash the bites in an airtight container in the fridge. After letting them chill a bit more, they are ready to grab and go when you are craving a snack.
Notes
- Storage Tips: Refrigerate in a sealed container for up to 1 week, or freeze for up to 3 months.
- Expert Tips: If the mixture seems too dry to form into balls, adding just a small amount of honey or more peanut butter can help moisten it.
- When energy balls are not holding together well, a little extra peanut butter can improve their stickiness.
- If the chocolate chips melt while mixing, letting the toasted coconut cool completely before combining will keep everything intact.
- If you are looking for a different flavor, mixing in some spices like cinnamon can provide a pleasant twist without adding extra ingredients.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 energy bite
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg